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Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue SW6242

Bracing Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6242

About Bracing Blue by Sherwin Williams

Bracing Blue SW6242 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 25% and hue near 205° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 24.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #768b9a

RGB: 118, 139, 154

Hue205°

Saturation15%

Lightness53%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Bracing Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Bracing Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Bracing Blue SW6242 a warm or cool color?
Bracing Blue by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Bracing Blue?
Bracing Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 205°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Bracing Blue?
Brightness is about 25%. Saturation is around 15%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 53%. Hue is close to 205°. The hex value is #768b9a. The RGB value is 118, 139, 154.
Is Bracing Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Bracing Blue has brightness around 25%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Bracing Blue?
You can match Bracing Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Bracing Blue work best in a home?
Bracing Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Bracing Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Bracing Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Bracing Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Bracing Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Bracing Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Bracing Blue. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.